How do you hook up PS3 to surround sound with HDMI?
Emily Sparks
Published Apr 18, 2026
How do you hook up PS3 to surround sound with HDMI?
plug the PS3 into the Home theater receiver, and the cable box if you have one, and then run an HDMI cable fro the home theater receiver output into the TV. You would select the PS3 or cable box with the home theater remote and it would switch the correct inputs and route them to the home theater output.
Can I use Bluetooth headphones with PS3?
Yes, it is possible! You can easily connect a Bluetooth headset/headphone to your PlayStation 3. All you have to do is to pair your Bluetooth headphones with your PS3 through following the instructions on “How to connect Bluetooth headphones to PS3” above.
Can you use any HDMI Cable for PS3?
Other than that, HDMI is a digital signal, and interchangeable between any device. In your case, a PS4 Pro HDMI would work with a PS3, but a PS3 HDMI cable would limit the Pro’s capabilities. As long as the cable can handle the data speed the ports are communicating at, any cable can do anything.
What HDMI does PS3 use?
Video Output Settings
| Cable type | Input connector on the TV |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable (sold separately) | HDMI |
| Component AV Cable (sold separately) D-Terminal Cable (sold separately) | Component D-Terminal *2 |
| AV Cable (supplied) S VIDEO Cable (sold separately) | Composite S Video*3 |
How many channels does the pioneer sc-lx86 have?
There are nine channels of amplification, each delivering 220W (last year’s SC-LX86 had 190W per channel). You get 4K pass-through and upscaling through the nine HDMI inputs, one of which is MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) compatible. This means it will accept 1080p video and surround sound from compatible phones.
Is the pioneer sc-lx87 a good AV receiver?
This is a show-stopping powerhouse that builds on the sturdy foundations laid down by last year’s Award-winning SC-LX86. There are plenty of budget AV receivers on the market, but £2000 gets you a boost in power, a wealth of connections and features, and a properly impressive 9.2-channel surround sound performance.
What kind of inputs does a pioneer TV have?
You get 4K pass-through and upscaling through the nine HDMI inputs, one of which is MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) compatible. This means it will accept 1080p video and surround sound from compatible phones. There are not one but three HDMI outputs. The Pioneer is DLNA-certified, so you can play music from NAS devices and networked computers.
What’s the arc channel on a pioneer receiver?
Any help greatly appreciated! ARC is audio RETURN channel. That is for bringing audio FROM the TV back to the receiver. That option will not affect your issue. What you need to look for is an option in the receiver to output HDMI to the amp or passthrough to your TV.
